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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Oxidise concentrates by means of the Biox® process |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
256727 | Oxidise concentrates by means of the Biox® process | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Mining and Minerals | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Fabrication and Extraction | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 14 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard will be useful to people who are responsible for the Biox® process.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that learners are already competent in:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate knowledge relating to the Biox® process. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The requirements pertaining to the Biox® process and the consequences of not adhering to the above are explained in terms of specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The importance of the Biox® process is explained in terms of achieving specified legal and production requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Hazards and associated risks pertaining to the Biox® process are identified through relevant risk assessment procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The actions to be taken should hazards and risks be encountered are explained in terms of specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The principal components of the Biox® process are identified and their functions explained in terms of operational requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Principal components must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Lock-out procedures pertaining to the Biox® process and the consequences of non-compliance are explained in terms of specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
The communication requirements pertaining to the Biox® process and the consequences of non-compliance are explained in terms of operational requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
The operating parameters and control methods, and the consequences of not adhering to these are explained in terms of operational requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 |
The factors affecting the optimum performance of the Biox® process are explained in terms of operational requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 |
The elementary principles of the Biox® process are explained in terms of operational requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 |
The actions to be taken, should sub-standard conditions and problems be encountered, are explained in terms of operational requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12 |
The colour coding and symbolic signs pertaining to the Biox® process are explained in terms of specified requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Prepare to oxidise concentrates. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Personal protective and safety equipment is verified, examined and used in accordance with prescribed practices. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Tools and equipment are verified, examined and used in accordance with prescribed practices. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Workplace hazards and associated risks are dealt with in accordance with recommendations set out in the applicable risk assessment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The Biox® process is examined and substandard conditions are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Occupational safety and health procedures towards self and others are maintained in accordance with specified requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Oxidise concentrates. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Personal protective and safety equipment is used in accordance with prescribed practices. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The start-up of the Biox® system is conducted in accordance with plant standard task procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The Biox® process is monitored and controlled in accordance with operational requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Safe and optimum oxidation of concentrates is facilitated through effective communication. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Tools and equipment are used in accordance with prescribed practices. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Work related hazards and associated risks are dealt with in accordance with recommendations set out in the applicable risk assessment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
The Biox® process is conducted consistently with environmental policy and other relevant legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
Problems encountered are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 |
Occupational safety and health precautions towards self and others are maintained in accordance with specified requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Complete the duties pertaining to the oxidation of concentrates. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The Biox® system is stopped in accordance with plant standard task procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Personal protective and safety equipment is dealt with in accordance with prescribed practices. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Tools and equipment are dealt with in accordance with prescribed practices. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Good housekeeping practices are maintained in accordance with plant policy. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Reporting and data-recording requirements are met in accordance with operational requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Preparation for maintenance is conducted in accordance with plant instructions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Lock-out procedures are adhered to in accordance with specified requirements. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The following embedded knowledge will be assessed in an integrated way in the context of the unit standard.
Knowledge relating to oxidising concentrates by means of the Biox process: Critical factors relating to oxidising concentrates by means of the Biox process: Processes and events relating to oxidising concentrates by means of the Biox process: Causes and effects (Safety and Health): Procedures and techniques relating to oxidising concentrates by means of the Biox process: Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies and standards: |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.
Note: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.
Note: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
Note: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, thus showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
Note: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
Note: |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
Terminology:
Specified requirements include legal and site specific requirements are contained in one or more of the following documents: Legal: Site-Specific: |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 62769 | National Certificate: Mineral Processing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MQA |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |